2014 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2014 Nissan Altima

2014 Mazda MAZDA6

2014 Nissan Altima

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4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	25	37	$20,035	$20,990
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	26	38	$21,546	$22,695
4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	25	37	$22,329	$23,645
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	26	38	$23,320	$24,695
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	26	38	$28,038	$29,695

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4-Door Sedan I4 2.5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 2.5	27	38	$20,971	$22,170
4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S	27	38	$20,987	$22,690
4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV	27	38	$22,509	$24,340
4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 S	22	31	$24,337	$26,320
4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL	27	38	$25,813	$27,920
4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SV	22	31	$26,366	$28,520
4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL	22	31	$28,488	$30,820

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,035

$20,971

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,990

$22,170

Monthly Payment Estimate

$350 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mazda 6 is a beauty, with refined, perky powertrains and a driving experience that mostly delivers on what the exterior suggests.

Following improvements that hit all the right spots, the 2014 Nissan Altima is a solid choice for those who don't mind a CVT.

TCC Likes

Curvaceous new exterior
Confident, sporty driving feel
New active-safety features

Better safety technology than ever before
Flowing design that looks like an Infiniti
Improved infotainment systems

TCC Dislikes

Roofline limits backseat space
Infotainment feels dated at launch
Lack of stronger V-6 or turbo engines

CVT is the only transmission available
Borderline bland interior
Less sporty handling than previous models

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

56.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

101.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.4

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.5

Liftover Height (in)

26.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

15.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P215/60TR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3183

3108

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 5700

182 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

185 @ 3250

180 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.72

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.70

2.35 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

4.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Nissan Altima

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

5.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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